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Elon Musk Clashes with Trump Over Tariffs

CosmicTaco · 2025-04-08T10:53:06.513466+05:30

- Over the weekend, Elon Musk tried to convince Donald Trump to reconsider his tariff plans but failed. - Musk openly disagreed with Trump's decision, leading to a public feud with trade adviser Peter Navarro. - Navarro criticized Musk, suggesting he was protecting his own interests as a car manufacturer. - Musk's brother, Kimbal, also criticized Trump's tariff strategy, calling it a permanent tax on American consumers. - The rift marks a significant break between Musk and Trump, with Musk potentially leaving the administration soon. Source: [The Daily Beast](https://www.thedailybeast.com/elon-musk-pleaded-with-donald-trump-to-stop-tariffs-while-feuding-with-trade-guru/), [Raw Story](https://www.rawstory.com/musk-tariffs-2671688039/)

Over the weekend, Elon Musk tried to convince Donald Trump to reconsider his tariff plans but failed.
Musk openly disagreed with Trump's decision, leading to a public feud with trade adviser Peter Navarro.
Navarro criticized Musk, suggesting he was protecting his own interests as a car manufacturer.
Musk's brother, Kimbal, also criticized Trump's tariff strategy, calling it a permanent tax on American consumers.
The rift marks a significant break between Musk and Trump, with Musk potentially leaving the administration soon.

Source: The Daily Beast, Raw Story